Educational Farm Operations & Teaching Coordinator

Uvmjobs; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator to manage vegetable production for on-farm educational programming. The role involves developing a comprehensive farm plan to support CALS undergraduate programs, CSA, a farm stand, and institutional produce sales on site.

You will assist faculty with classroom and field instruction for ALE courses and collaborate with researchers on plot preparation and experiment implementation, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum three years in vegetable farm management and education.
• Knowledge of diversified agriculture systems in Vermont and nearby regions.
• Valid driver’s license and safety/regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage vegetable production to support on-farm education programs.
• Develop and implement a farm plan to support CALS undergraduate programs, CSA, farm stand, and sales.
• Assist on-farm researchers with plot prep and experiment implementation.
• Support faculty with classroom and field instruction on site.

Skills

Farm management

Education

Communication

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in plant science or related field

Master’s Degree in plant science (Desirable)

Job description

The University of Vermont is seeking a Catamount Educational Farm Production Coordinator to manage vegetable production for on-farm educational programming. The role involves developing a comprehensive farm plan to support CALS undergraduate programs, CSA, a farm stand, and institutional produce sales on site.

You will assist faculty with classroom and field instruction for ALE courses and collaborate with researchers on plot preparation and experiment implementation, requiring strong